A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe has stirred reactions on social media following comments he made regarding recent political protests targeting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Igbokwe made the remarks in a Facebook post where he criticized individuals calling for the removal of the president before the completion of his constitutional term. His comments come amid growing political discourse involving opposition figures and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In the post, Igbokwe expressed disapproval of what he described as uninformed agitation by some youths. “I saw some street urchins and touts shouting Tinubu must go, Tinubu must go. Has Tinubu finished his 4 years term in office?” he wrote. He further stated, “These ADC clueless kids should be tamed and trained. The boys do not know that the train has left the station.”
The APC stalwart’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions online, with some users supporting his stance on respecting electoral mandates, while others criticized the tone of his comments, particularly his description of the protesters. Analysts note that such exchanges highlight the increasing polarization within Nigeria’s political space, especially as opposition parties continue to mobilize support ahead of future elections……See More
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